Down for the Count

It’s painfully evident that this isn’t a good season to be called Ricky Williams. After winning the Heisman Trophy last year, Ricky Williams--the Texas Longhorn version--saw his potential earnings take a big hit when he slipped to No. 5 overall in the NFL draft. He hasn’t taken many hits in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints because of ankle and elbow injuries. He should certainly feel the pain of Ricky Williams--the Texas Tech Red Raider version--who was declared out for the season this week because of a knee injury. How the Rickys have lost their numbers this season:

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RICKY WILLIAMS Average a game 1998 Texas 32 carries, 193 yards 1999 New Orleans 16 carries, 60 yards 1998 Texas Tech 27 carries, 143 yards 1999 Texas Tech 13 carries, 33 yards

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